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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34.94, 47.95 and 31.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34.94, 47.95 and 31.87 is: 43.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34.94 : 47.95 = 31.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34.94/47.95 = 31.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34.94x = 47.95 × 31.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34.94x = 1,528.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528.17/34.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.74

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